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Melrose Business and Community Association, Inc. Monthly
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To promote and support the Melrose Business Community and improve
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11:30 am Lunch |
At
The Meeting . . .
At 11:30, April 9, 2008, President Judy MacLaren called the meeting to order, Rev. Gary Fuss offered a prayer and blessing. All members and guests joined in with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lunch was served to 19 members and guests.
Announcements:
Next Business Meeting: May 14th, 11:30 am Melrose Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
Melrose Boat Parade: July 4, 2008, If you wish to enter a boat or volunteer,
Historic Melrose, Inc.: Reports they raised about $3,000 with Picnic in the Park toward park improvements – band-shell, playground equipment, etc.
Melrose Bay Park Clean-up: Sunny Corr, Park Coordinator, is planning a Bay Park Clean-up. If you desire to take part, call Sunny at (352) 475-1488.
Guest Speaker: Ms. McCool stressed that all registered voters should vote and those not registered should register. She outlined the requirement for voter registration, when and where to register, plus how to vote by absentee ballot. She pointed out that Putnam County voters will use a “paper ballot” however disabled voters can use an electronic voting machine. For additional information, her contact information is: Phone (386) 329-0224., e-mail: electionsoffice@putnam-fl.com, and web-site at: www.putnam-fl.com/soe.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
Editorial . . .
Whether you want to believe it or not, this month marks the mid-point on the active MBCA calendar year when you consider we have business meeting, January through October.
Recent Happenings . . .
On April 25th, a large group of MBCA members and guests enjoyed a great Business After Hours hosted by Zane & Maggie Greathouse at their Butterfly Farm in suburban Earleton. Thank you Zane & Maggie!
This past Sunday, May 4th, the Melrose Bay Gallery held the opening reception for a new show sponsoring works by members of the Gainesville Fine Arts Association. Have some interesting works. The show continues though the month. For more information visit their web-site: http://www.mbagallery.smugmug.com/.
Future Happenings . . . Always check the Community Calendar here in the newsletter and on-line at: http://melrosefl.com/calendar.html.
There are no major events on the horizon beyond what's already listed on the Community Calendar.
Today's Humor . . .
"Live so that when your children think of fairness and integrity,
Businesses of the Month
Welcome New Members!
Melrose Business and Community Association Board of Directors
for 2008
Revised on May 7, 2008
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Melrose Business and Community Association, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Our next event: Business After Hours Mixer at Greathouse Butterfly Farm, April 25th 6:00pm
call Judy MacLaren at (352) 475-3992.
Felicity Trueblood introduced our speaker, Susan McCool, Supervisor of Elections for Putnam County.
Walton Smith
A brief review of MBCA activities thus far - the finalization of the “Four Corners Cops Without Borders” agreement between the Alachua, Bradford, Clay, and Putnam Sheriff's Departments, an evening MBCA meeting, and our first 2008 Business After Hours event at Greathouse Butterfly Farm are the high points, as I recall them.
So, it's time to start thinking about what we're going to do for the rest of 2008 and make plans for 2009.
Also, remember, it's Election Year and we all need to be sure we're properly registered to express our thoughts on who should lead us into the future. On the National Scene, we've never had a more diverse group from which to choose.
What a tradgey Melrose has recently experienced! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those involved.
Perhaps, we should stir something up?.
They think of you.”
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
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